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Rash again forces West Branch closings
BELOIT — The red, itchy rash that sent pupils home late last week has resurfaced, forcing
Struthers board to discuss stadium's fate
STRUTHERS — An engineering firm has said the concrete bleachers at Struthers Football Stadium
Appliance recycling event planned
YOUNGSTOWN — An appliance recycling drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and
Eynon sentenced for non-payment of child support
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who has accumulated a $51,240 child-support debt for his two children over
Guilty plea in shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who shot a taxi driver in January 2005 and pleaded guilty today to
Youngstown bishop installation plans are set
YOUNGSTOWN — Three cardinals and 41 bishops and archbishops will attend when Bishop George V.
Biros execution battle headed to U.S. Supreme Court
CINCINNATI (AP) — The day before an execution, a federal appeals court ruled today to block
Bus driver was impaired, patrol says
LEAVITTSBURG – A LaBrae Local Schools bus driver was charged Monday with child endangering and
GM workers in court on charges
NEWTON FALLS — Lordstown’s police chief says he doesn’t believe weekend arrests
Chiropractor fired after sex charge
BOARDMAN — A chiropractor charged last week with sexual battery for actions that allegedly
McDonald Midget cheerleaders gets top honors
<em>McDONALD — The McDonald Midget Football Association cheerleaders from grades five,
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 19, 2007
Vindy.com’s podcast for Monday, March 19 is now available. Hear the day’s highlights
Back to school in West Branch today
BELOIT — West Branch Local School District pupils returned to school today, after a second
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities open to the public
<em>A calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published every Monday. Please
IRAQ \ Developments
The latest developments in the war in Iraq: Sunni insurgents, resilient despite the five-week
Intersections pose problems for older drivers, study says
The report suggested better designed intersections. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL FORT LAUDERDALE,
Orange Crush holds off Virginia
The fifth-seeded Volunteers face Ohio State Thursday. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS -- Go ahead,
PENS MOVE UP IN STANDINGS
Pens move up in standings Jarkko Ruutu had the only goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh
Homeownership for Marxists
Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: Although it was done in a "don't ask, don't tell" sort of way, China
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP Anyone wanting to donate food, clothing or hygiene products can drop the items off
Senior Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION Trumbull County has 460,000 available in senior levy funds to provide 2
Readers' hints address sending vacation postcards
Dear Heloise: Here is a timesaving idea I came up with before leaving for a trip: I purchased some
Longhorns thumped; 3rd-seeded Oregon wins
Texas freshman Kevin Durant's next decision will be whether to turn pro. ASSOCIATED PRESS
INSIDE \ ON C3
INSIDE \ On C3 Mike Fillinger had two goals and an assist, and 14 Phantoms figured in the scoring
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Cleveland126.667 Detroit137.650 New York116.647
Pittsburgh and Ottawa are fourth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Pittsburgh and Ottawa are fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jarkko
COLLEGE RESULTS
COLLEGE RESULTS TRACK AND FIELD Radford University Early Bird Women Westminster College --
BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO SATURDAY'S SCORES REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I
BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO SATURDAY'S SCORES REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I Can. GlenOak 83, Akr. Firestone
TIPS FOR PARENTS
To find out if a child (or anyone else) has an account on a social networking site, it's helpful and
Panel seeks help for Trumbull seniors
Concerns about liability have risen from groups that used to provide rides. By TIM YOVICH
LIVING THE FANTASY
LIVING THE FANTASY It's not just tots who are caught up in the princess fantasy. This spring,
St. Patrick's Day checkpoint nets 2 DUIs at Boardman site
BOARDMAN -- Two people were charged with driving under the influence at a checkpoint on South
The Best for Last
For the first time in nine tries, the Steelhounds defeated Colorado. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
U.S., NORTH KOREA RESOLVE DISPUTE ON FROZEN FUNDS
U.S., North Korea resolve dispute on frozen funds BEIJING -- The United States and North Korea
Addiction destroys husband's personality
Dear Annie: I've been married for six years and have two wonderful young children. My husband, 36,
Driver dies in car in canal
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A man drove his car into a flooded area and died after the vehicle became
Unlike Walter Reed, VA's hospitals work
Opinion: By JONATHAN V. LAST PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Revelations about broken bureaucracy, insufficient
Show takes black-comedy approach to crime
By HAL BOEDEKER ORLANDO SENTINEL Premiering tonight on Court TV: The story of the Florida
NOTEBOOK SteelHounds vs. Eagles
Final week: The SteelHounds final three regular season games are on the road: Friday at Memphis
MARKETING Companies target immigrant groups in new strategies
Tailoring a campaign around certain events is often part of the effort. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES Sacramento 95, Orlando 83 Indiana 113, Atlanta 90 Washington 125, New Orleans
Ohio State shocked by Marist in first-round game
Jessica Davenport was held to 13 points in her final college game. STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Marist
Showing support with care packages
Two members of our military have sent letters of thanks to Newton Falls. By AMANDA GARRETT
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Linda Van Meter, 336 W. Glenhaven, Youngstown, vs. Dennis Van
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE WLOTPtsGFGA dx-Buffalo4619799271214 d-New
"Dancing With the Stars" (8 p.m., ABC): Let's get ready to rummmmmba! The ballroom blitz starts anew with what looks to be the show's most intriguing cast yet. Among the happy hoofers are Heather
"Dancing With the Stars" (8 p.m., ABC): Let's get ready to rummmmmba! The ballroom blitz starts anew
Justices talk about school funding
The case was filed in 1991 on behalf of freshman Nathan DeRolph. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Ohio Supreme
Court fight to test ruling
Property owners and the private developer have not been able to agree on property prices.
MINNEAPOLIS Executives flock for speech coaching
The 'speech doctor' helps executives conquer their fear of speaking. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto3631.537--5-5L-223-1013-
Today is Monday, March 19, the 78th day of 2007. There are 287 days left in the year. This is the date the swallows traditionally return to the San Juan Capistrano Mission in California. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, March 19, the 78th day of 2007. There are 287 days left in the year. This is the
Rush nets 19 in Kansas' win
UNLV eliminated second-seeded Wisconsin, 74-68. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO -- Seeing "Kentucky" on
Beaver Township lacks funds for training tower
The construction could cost the township at least 100,000, according to township officials. By
Zapolski sets NAHL mark for wins in Phantoms' rout
Ryan Zapolski picked up his 39th victory of the season in Mahoning Valley's 8-2 win. By GREG GULAS
Proposal to offer tax relief
Eligible homeowners get an exemption on the first 25,000 of the value of their home. By MARC
Targeting young male viewers
The network has been struggling to find an audience. By DAVID BAUDER AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW
RETAIL Why some will pay more
Buying a T-shirt for 275 brings a sense of power. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE There it is, hanging
OSBA to honor Trumbull Co. educator
WARREN -- Ron Knight of Howland, president of the Trumbull County Educational Services Center's
ARTS AND CRAFT SHOWS
ARTS AND CRAFT SHOWS Canfield Lions Club will hold a craft and antique show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MEN'S TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND
MEN'S TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND March 13 Niagara 77, Florida A & amp;M 69 EAST REGIONAL
Indians need a much better bullpen to contend in '07
Roberto Hernandez will be counted on as much for his experience as his right arm. WINTER HAVEN,
A KEY ELEMENT OF THE STRATEGY IS TO BUILD TRUST BETWEEN POLICE AND COMMUNITIES.
A key element of the strategy is to build trust between police and communities. PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
In a poll of senior executives, 39 percent said they would choose a degree in business
In a poll of senior executives, 39 percent said they would choose a degree in business
Officials consider spending reforms
Lawmakers are trying to end war profiteering. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- The
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
Mavericks 92, Pistons 88 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points to help Dallas beat
Keeping guns out of hands of juveniles
Opinion: By CATHY LANIER and VINCENT SCHIRALDI WASHINGTON POST As lawyers in guarded courtrooms debate
Public meeting on park
Public meeting on park CONNEAUT LAKE PARK, Pa. -- The second public meeting regarding the future
ITALY
Opinion: ITALY La Stampa, Turin, March 14: It is clear that the main European governments, from Paris to
Organ donations raising concerns
Surgeons must wait five minutes after the heart stops beating. WASHINGTON POST The number of
"Every time new information comes out, it proves that the White House was not telling the truth."
Opinion: "Every time new information comes out, it proves that the White House was not telling the truth."
TODAY
TODAY 12:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NBA: "Access Cavaliers." 2:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) College hockey:"CCHA
Agenda Tuesday March 20Poland Village council, caucus 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., town hall.
Agenda Tuesday Poland Village council, caucus 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., town hall. Lowellville
Man wrongly imprisoned for rape convicted of murder
He was awarded 400,000 in a wrongful-conviction lawsuit. CHILTON, Wis. (AP) -- A man who spent 18
Squeeze play nets Johnson a victory
His wall maneuver on Tony Stewart was the key to winning the Kobalt Tools 500. SPORTING NEWS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Eclipseinthepark (Stokes)11.004.602.60 Grapevine Blues
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP KOBALT TOOLS 500 Sunday's results At Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton, Ga.
A new Mayberry, Alaskan style
A tiny Alaskan town is giving away land to boost population. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Anderson, a
West Branch set to reopen today after concern about pupils' rash
BELOIT -- The West Branch Local school district was to resume all classes today after canceling them
Man, 19, shot, killed by police
A passenger with the teen disputed the police version of the shooting. AKRON (AP) -- Police shot
2 men put bad experiences behind them; 1 has not
One Vietnam vet said his frustration with the VA was partly his fault. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES KNICKS 92, RAPTORS 74 TORONTO (74) -- Bosh 7-12 7-8 21, Garbajosa 1-5 0-0
STEELHOUNDS
STEELHOUNDS Christian, Richards are MVP finalists YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown SteelHounds' forwards
Waterston promotes the political center
Waterston promotes the political center WASHINGTON -- Sam Waterston is putting his star power to
US Airways recovering from ice storm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Thousands of weary travelers spent a third day waiting to reach their
New Castle working on financial stability
The council president said he would like more updates on the group's work. By LAURE CIOFFI
For the first time in nine tries, the Steelhounds defeated Colorado.
For the first time in nine tries, the Steelhounds defeated Colorado. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
NCAA ROUNDUP Women's games
Duke 81, Holy Cross 44 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Duke was steamed after its only loss of the season, and
Cheney: One of Bush's worst errors
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE DALLAS MORNING NEWS No matter how anyone spins it, "Scooter" Libby's
ANSWERS TO QUIZ
ANSWERS TO QUIZ Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: K J 7 6 5 3 K 10 7 4 3 7 3 Partner
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Quatrillion Johnson
The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help find its Most Wanted
Orchestra inspires, shines and stimulates
Joe Augustine was a graceful presence in the second half. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR
Gun control back in the spotlight
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- By striking down the District of Columbia's extraordinarily strict gun control law,
Preparation whirlwind
Ken Grisdale's Bulldogs are getting ready for another big night in Columbus. VINDICATOR STAFF
ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
Thrashers 4, Sabres 3, OT ATLANTA -- Keith Tkachuk's power-play goal with 38 seconds left in
Four years ago, this nation pursued a war like no other
Editorial: This is the fourth anniversary of President George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq, a pre-emptive
E-mail suggests link between probe, firing
A Democratic senator said he intends to force Karl Rove to testify. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Defending champs take out Purdue, face Butler next
Memphis had little trouble eliminating Nevada. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS -- Al Horford flexed